Venue: Away

Attendance 200

East of Scotland Premier League Sauchie Juniors East of Scotland Premier League ______________________________________________________________________________________________Sauchie__ v Broxburn Athletic – 28 January 2023

Broxburn travelled to Beechwood Park for a tough test to face Sauchie Juniors who are having a good season.

For Steve Pittman’s first game in charge in his second managerial spell at the club 2 changes were made from the 3-1 home win v Hill Of Beath 2 weeks ago, Wright and Binnie replacing Clark and Downie.

Like Broxburn, Sauchie’s last game was 7^th January where they shared 6 goals with Lothian Thistle. The hosts made 4 changes Sam Davidson, McCaughie, Hutchison and Balmer replacing Kelly, Connor, Williamson and Scott Davidson.

Broxburn kicked off with the breeze at their backs but it was the hosts who were straight on the front foot Kavanagh advanced and got off a shot which was blocked well by Wright.

In the 3^rd minute Docherty swung in a cross from the left which Kavanagh challenged for with Blair who dropped the ball but a foul was given.

Broxburn responded with Orru on the left swinging in a great ball which Gillen got his head to but couldn’t direct on target.

Kavanagh was prominent in the home attacks and in 9 minutes he was put in the clear rounded Blair but was forced to the right, his cross into the middle was well defended by B.Donaldson to avert the danger.

In 12 minutes the deadlock was almost broken a speculative Docherty cross from the left went over Blair’s head and off the right hand post and bounced to safety.

A minute later and it was the Brox’s turn to go close Greenhill fed R.Nimmo on the right his cross being met by the head of Wright whose header went narrowly over the bar.

The visitors were coming more into the game now and from a long ball forward Brass flicked the ball on with his head with Binnie anticipating well and he tried a chip over the advancing Clark who had to stretch to save the strikers effort.

In 18 minutes Greenhill was booked for a foul on Carroll.

Sauchie fashioned a couple of shooting chances with Davidson and Docherty both dragging their efforts wide of the left hand post.

In 24 minutes B.Donaldson was booked.

A minute later neat interplay between McCaughie and Willaghan resulted in the ball being chipped into the middle where Davidson drove the ball wide of the right post.

Sauchie were shouting for a penalty in 37 minutes when Willaghan crossed and it was claimed the ball had hit Wright’s arm but the officials thought otherwise and play went on.

Wright pulled back Kavanagh on the edge of the box and was booked in 42 minutes with Kavanagh also taking the free kick which hit the defensive wall.

With half time approaching Orru cut in from the left and played a pass to McConnell 25 yards from goal but his shot was well wide to the right.

HALF TIME: Sauchie Juniors 0 – 0 Broxburn Athletic

In 49 minutes Smith played the ball to McCaughie whose cross was well blocked by Harrison.

A minute later Willaghan put a ball into the box from the right which Kavanagh won but he headed over the bar.

Broxburn were having some joy down the right and a nice passing move between Gillen and R.Nimmo played B.Donaldson into the box with his left foot shot just flying over the bar.

In 54 minutes R.Nimmo was booked.

Smith did well for the home side his neat turn and run winning a corner. From the corner in 55 minutes there was an amazing double let off for the Brox from the corner the ball broke to McCaughie who cracked a shot off the underside of the bar, the ball bounced up and broke for Kavanagh who saw his header hit the bar. Broxburn eventually scrambled the ball clear after another corner.

The pressure continued to build on the visitors from another corner captain Harrison getting in a timely block to prevent a goal.

In 62 minutes the ball was crossed in from the right finding McCaughie only 8 yards out but he somehow managed to hit his shot into a Brox defender, the ball broke to Kavanagh who saw his effort cleared from near the goal line by B.Donaldson.

In 63 minutes Jeffries and Clark replaced Greenhill and McConnell.

The injured Binnie then needed to be withdrawn 2 minutes later being replaced by Gray.

Blair was then pressed into action to save a well struck shot from Morgan.

Then in 68 minutes a golden chance for Broxburn, Orru played in a great ball from the left Balmer misjudged the flight, the ball falling for Brass who fired over the bar from the edge of the penalty box.

Ex Brox player Hutchison was booked in 72 minutes.

From a poor kick out from Clark in 74 minutes R.Nimmo intercepted he played the ball into Brass whose shot was well blocked by Carroll.

Another Broxburn change in 76 minutes Douglas for Gillen.

In 80 minutes Gray conceded a corner on the left Davidson took the kick which broke for Docherty at the back post with his shot going just over the bar.

Two minutes later Docherty fouled Clark in a dangerous position central 22 yards from goal. Jeffries took the kick but it hit the home defensive wall.

In 85 minutes after defending brilliantly the whole game the Brox were undone the ball was played in from the left and after a blocked shot, the ball broke to MORGAN who steadied himself before curling an unstoppable shot into the top right hand corner of the net.

With a minute remaining Gray played in a ball from the left which broke to Jeffries who got off a shot which went straight through to keeper Clark.

Connor replaced Sam Davidson in 90 minutes.

In injury time a further home change Dickie for Docherty.

Additional bookings in the game: McCaughie and Morgan for Sauchie.

FULL TIME: Sauchie Juniors 1 – 0 Broxburn Athletic

Referee   Mr. K. Hall  Assistants  Mr. C.Newman , Mr. D.Brogan

 

 

 

Attendance 120

East Of Scotland Premier League: Blackburn United v Broxburn Athletic – 7 January 2023

Broxburn went first footing up to neighbours Blackburn United for their first game of 2023.

Broxburn made 3 changes from the side which had lost at home to Linlithgow Rose G.Donaldson, McConnell and Henderson replaced Sayers, Jeffries and Downie.

Broxburn had the wind at their backs in the 1^st half but in the early stages of the game it was scrappy stuff as both teams acclimatised to the conditions.

With the ball holding up in the wind Wright attempted to head back to keeper Blair but Heath beat the keeper to the ball resulting in a collision and a penalty awarded. SAMPSON converted the penalty sending Blair the wrong way. Time 6 minutes.

In 8 minutes Broxburn gave the ball away in midfield allowing Sampson a sight of goal but he wildly shot over the bar.

Orru then took up good position on the left and slung in a cross but it was too near home keeper Welna who gathered the ball confidently.

Blackburn looked dangerous once again in 10 minutes Heath sending Sampson away down the right, he got to the bye line and fired over a great ball but there were no takers in black jerseys to apply a finish.

Broxburn’s first good move came in 14 minutes Orru slipping the ball inside to McConnell whose shot was just too high.

From a ball played in from the right the ball sat up nicely for MCCONNELL and he smashed a volley into the net off the underside of the bar.

The visitors had their tails up now G.Donaldson played the ball inside to Brass but his shot was well off target and over the bar.

Moments later and it was Henderson trying his luck from 25 yards but he hit his shot with his left foot which dragged wide right of target.

A mistake from Wright in 23 minutes gave the ball to Hutton but he overhit his pass to Sampson, the ball going out of play.

In 27 minutes Howe passed to Sampson whose cross was blocked by Wright for a corner. Another corner was then conceded with Otonti took the kick to the back post where Forrest shot over the bar.

In a break forward in 29 minutes Sampson was denied by Blair who dived at his feet with the ball being scrambled clear.

Two minutes later and from an Orru misplaced pass Otonti collected with the shot which was blocked collected by Blair.

In Broxburn’s next attack Orru played in a great ball which found the arriving Gillen but he bundled his shot past the right post.

In 35 minutes the visitors took the lead Douglas was fouled 35 yards from goal on the right, Greenhill took the free kick to the back post where WRIGHT rose majestically to head back across the goal and into the net.

Another nice move from Broxburn down the right saw the ball played into Brass whose shot deflected wide for a corner. From another excellent Greenhill corner this time Wright headed over the bar.

In 39 minutes Blackburn were awarded a free kick 35 yards out on the right, Heath took the kick with Wright heading clear the ball falling to Hutton whose shot was high and wide.

The hosts continued to look dangerous Howe doing great work on the left touchline and firing a cross hard and low into the 6 yard box where G.Donaldson did brilliantly to defend and clear.

Right on half time B.Donaldson played a great ball to Orru who chipped forward for Brass but keeper Welna was alert to the danger and collected the ball before the striker could get the ball under control.

HALF TIME: Blackburn United 1 v 2 Broxburn Athletic

Devine replaced Sampson at the break.

In 46 minutes from a Blackburn free kick Miller won the header at the back post but his effort was comfortably collected by Blair.

Blackburn had come out in the 2^nd half fired up, from a mistake by Gillen, Otonti took advantage but his shot was saved by Blair. Moments later Howe got in on the right and he forced Blair into another save.

In 49 minutes Wilson was booked.

Forrest followed him into the referee’s notebook for a foul on Orru.

Greenhill took the free kick with McConnell’s head flick just going wide of the right post.

In 53 minutes Hutton did well on the right and played in a great cross which was well defended by B.Donaldson at the concession of a corner. The pressure remained on the visitors with another cross into the box from the left Wright won the header but it fell to HEATH who neatly shot the ball into the right corner of the net. Time 55 minutes.

Broxburn responded a minute later and from a Greenhill corner G.Donaldson controlled and sent the ball into the 6 yard box where there was an incredible scramble with at least 2 Brox players having their efforts blocked near the line.

In 61 minutes Howe went on a great run without being challenged with his shot going wide left from 22 yards.

In 63 minutes Downie replaced Douglas.

Wright was then booked for a foul on Devine two minutes later. Heath took the free kick but it was well over the bar.

In 66 minutes Wright unfortuanately slipped on the bye line the ball being played to Howe whose shot was brilliantly tipped on to the bar by Blair.

HUTTON was then allowed to run in from the left unchallenged and allowed to get in a shot which beat Blair to put the hosts back in front. Time 67 minutes.

Kane replaced Wilson in 69 minutes.

A big left off for Broxburn in 72 minutes from a Hutton corner no one in red reacted allowing Miller a free header which he headed wide.

Clark then replaced Orru.

G.Donaldson was booked in 74 minutes.

Gillen and Brass played a neat 1-2 down the right with Gillen getting in a cross which was blocked for a corner. Greenhill took the kick which forced Welna to punch clear.

In 81 minutes Liam Gray replaced McConnell. Hutton was then replaced by Richards.

In 86 minutes Otonti was replaced by Nicolson.

Henderson slipped the ball to Gray but the substitute didn’t catch his shot right and it went easily through to Welna.

Howe was booked in injury time.

FULL TIME: Blackburn United 3 v 2 Broxburn Athletic

REFEREE  MR S. DUFF  ASSISTANTS  MR S. REDGRAVE , MR T. WADDELL

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attendance 100

East Of Scotland Premier League: Tynecastle v Broxburn Athletic – 3 December 2022

Broxburn got back into competitive action with a league visit to Meggatland to face Tynecastle.

Broxburn made 3 changes from the side which had won at Coldstream in the Challenge Cup 2 weeks ago Harrison, Greenhill and Downie replacing Sayers, Jeffries and R.Nimmo.

Tynecastle were also out of action last week making 4 changes from the side who lost 2-1 to Dunipace after extra time in the Challenge Cup. O’Donnell, Ponton, Chesser and Thompson started in place of Finnan, Mackie, Greig and McNab.

In the 2^nd minute Harrison played a long ball forward to Binnie down the right which he did well to chase down he put in a great cross but it was beyond Downie.

Two minutes later and the home side had a presentable chance when Greenhill was caught in possession Cameron set up Frankland for a shot 25 yards out which he hit well forcing Blair into tipping the ball over the bar.

From the corner taken by Weir no one in the Broxburn defence took responsibility and the ball was scrambled out for another corner which Harrison cleared.

In the 10^th minute the Brox took the lead Gillen played the ball wide to Orru on the left he advanced and put over a great cross which DOWNIE controlled and slipped the ball into the right corner of the net.

The visitors had their tails up at this point in 13 minutes Clark doing really well to win the ball on the right bye line and force a cross which spiralled up in the air Gillen won the ball and managed to get in a shot which deflected wide left.

Six minutes on and Orru played a fine ball down the left where Gillen dispossessed O’Donnell he cut inside but when other options were available he chose to shoot but straight to keeper Jackson.

In 21 minutes Downie did well to beat Reekie but his cross was a poor one Binnie retrieved and fired in a great shot which Jackson had to tip over.

Newall was booked in 22 minutes for what looked like an accidental handball. Ponton played in the free kick from the left with Frankland going in with a high boot and fouling Harrison.

Orru played in another great ball from the left Downie got a touch to the full backs cross but there wasn’t enough power on the effort to trouble Jackson.

Some nice combination passing between Frankland and Cameron for the home side saw the latter win a corner. Weir’s corner was claimed by Blair.

Tynecastle were having their best spell O’Donnell crossing in from the right Weir then seeing his shot blocked by Wright.

Frankliand was booked in 32 minutes for persistent fouling.

Gray showed a neat bit of control in 37 minutes from a long Harrison ball he slid a great ball to Clark who found Downie but this time the striker fired well wide to the left.

Clark and Orru combined in 38 minutes with the latter getting in another top cross which Reekie got his head to with Downie right behind him ready to take advantage. The ball broke to Gray but his chipped effort is straight to Jackson.

From a Gray free kick 25 yards out in 40 minutes out he hit the defensive wall, the ball broke to Greenhill who split the defence with a great ball to Newall on the right but the full back disappointingly overhit his cross.

HALF TIME: Tynecastle 0-1 Broxburn Athletic

1. Nimmo replaced Gray at the break.

In 53 minutes Orru went on a great run from his own half and played a great ball to Downie he gets beaten to the ball by Jardine.

Tynecastle then created a decent chance down the left with Chesser putting in a great cross along the 6 yard box but no one in maroon could get anywhere near the ball to knock it into the net.

In 58 minutes Harrison bravely won a challenge which set R.Nimmo off on a lung busting run which took him into the home penalty box where his cross was blocked for a corner which didn’t come to anything.

Substitutions followed Clark and Downie replaced with McConnell and Douglas. Harrison couldn’t continue after treatment B.Donaldson coming on.

In 61 minutes Greenhill took a corner on the right which Wright won and his header was going in until a defender headed clear from the line.

Down the other end and Frankland hit a strong shot which hit a Broxburn defender only a couple of yards away with huge shouts for a penalty turned down.

In 62 minutes Finnan and Johnston were introduced for Frankland and Thompson.

Broxburn broke down the right Binnie played the ball to R.Nimmo whose cross was right on Douglas’s head at the back post but he diverted his effort with his head wide.

In 70 minutes R.Nimmo was booked for diving.

Henderson then replaced Binnie.

Tynecastle then passed up a glorious opportunity in 73 minutes Ponton crossed in from the left substitute Johnston appeared to have the goal at his mercy but his header hit the left hand post and was scrambled clear.

This stung Broxburn into a response Douglas crossed from the right but was too strong for R.Nimmo who did well to retrieve and play to Henderson who blazed the ball well over the bar.

From a long ball by Jardine, Kennedy and Cameron got free on the right the Brox cleared unconvincingly with Cameron swinging the ball back in Blair did well to save but CHESSER was left with the simple task of putting the ball into the net. Time 79 minutes.

The game then became stretched with both sides going for a winner but both unable to find the killer final ball.

In 87 minutes R.Nimmo clipped in a ball from the left which was part cleared Douglas played back in but Gillen had to stretch to get in a shot which was too high and over the bar.

In 89 minutes Ponton was booked for a foul on Henderson.

A corner was then forced which R.Nimmo took it was right on the money but somehow McConnell managed to put over the bar from no more than 3 yards out.

In 93 minutes McConnell was booked.

 

 

FULL TIME: Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale 3-1 Broxburn Athletic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Referee Mr B. Falconer     Assistants   Mr C Donald , Mr L. Harrison

ATTENDANCE 170

East Of Scotland Premier League: Haddington Athletic v Broxburn Athletic – 1 November 2022

 

Broxburn headed away once again to newly promoted Haddington Athletic following Saturday’s 1-1 home draw with Crossgates. There were 3 changes for the visitors G.Donaldson, Newall and Jeffries for Orru, Clark and Binnie.

Haddington have made a decent start in the Premier League coming into the game on the back of a 2-1 win against Oakley United at the weekend.

In the 4^th minute the first chance of the game fell to the Brox McConnell played a nice pass to G.Donaldson who advanced down the wing and crossed which Jeffries got to and his shot was blocked breaking to Brass who suffered the same fate then Newall got in a clear shot which went just wide of the left hand post.

Haddington knocked the ball about well in 6 minutes McGarry swinging in a cross from the right finding King on the left who smacked a great shot goalwards which Blair saved at his near post.

In a bright start to the game Broxburn went even closer in 7 minutes G.Donaldson again being given lots of room on the left he fired over another cross which Brass got to but his shot was just off target when well placed.

Jeffries than made an error in midfield Watson played the ball forward to ex Brox loan player Tait who fed McGarry on the right whose shot was blocked by G.Donaldson.

Haddington’s first clear sight of goal came in the following minute McGarry picking out Tait with a pass but the striker hurried his shot which went well over the bar.

From a freekick on the left in 18 minutes King played in a good ball McGarry won the ball in the air but can’t direct on target.

A nice move from the visitors in 21 minutes saw B.Donaldson send G.Donaldson down the left he slipped the ball back to McConnell who picked out an unmarked Greenhill who fired his shot well off target.

The Brox were having decent possession down both wings Newall this time on the right played in a good cross Brass won the header but he directed his effort straight to Cornet.

Good chasing down by Douglas on the half hour forced keeper Cornet into a mistake Jeffries collected the ball and was fouled 22 yards from goal. The same player took the free kick but the shot was well over the bar.

In 35 minutes G.Donaldson and Jeffries combined and fashioned a crossing opportunity with the ball into the box a good one which King hacked away for a corner. Greenhill took the corner to the back post where HARRISON headed down and into the net past Cornet.

McConnell was almost clean through in the following minute but the pass to him was overhit.

Then the Brox dodged 2 bullets in an incredible couple of minutes. Sayers misjudged a long ball and his attempted headed back pass only sent Watson clear Blair came out from his goal to meet him and dived, Watson went over him with Blair on the ground. The referee and lineman saw nothing amiss and allowed play to continue. The ball was scrambled clear but broke to Williams who hit an amazing curling shot which looked a goal all ends up but cracked off the inside of the left post and bounced out to safety.

From another Greenhill corner in 44 minutes G.Donaldson won a header at back post but his effort was straight at Cornet.

Right on half time another dangerous corner from Greenhill saw Harrison win another header but this time the captain couldn’t get his effort on target.

HALF TIME: Haddington Athletic 0-1 Broxburn Athletic

Sinclair replaced Jeffries at half time.

The substitute made an immediate impact but not in a good way as played a ball back which sent Tait away, great defending from B.Donaldson sent him wide and the danger was averted.

The home side had made a strong start to the 2^nd half King played a cross field pass to Auriemma who struck his shot well forcing Blair into a brilliant diving save.

The home side were having their best spell of the game having sustained possession in the visitors half who weren’t helping themselves by failing to clear their lines.

Tait went off to be replaced by Hill in 57 minutes.

Sinclair played a neat pass to Douglas but L.McGarry tackled him well.

Just passed the hour King slung over a great ball but the Brox stood firm and cleared.

In 66 minutes from a Greenhill corner B. Donaldson retrieved after a headed clearance and got the ball back out to Greenhill who was allowed to move toward goal on the right and he fired in a strong shot which Cornet was the equal of.

The home pressure continued Auriemma beat Sayers and cut back to edge of the box on the left and slid the ball to King who drilled his shot wide.

In 68 minutes Binnie replaced Douglas.

In 72 minutes the home side levelled Auriemma was allowed to run at the defence , he slipped the ball to HILL who turned and shot low into the left corner of the net.

Against the run of play in 75 minutes a defensive error by King and L.McGarry allowed BINNIE an opportunity which he took in some style chipping over the advancing Cornet and into the net.

In 78 minutes Auriemma cut in from the left and let fly with a great shot which Blair saved and parried and recovered well before Hill could get to the ball.

Binnie went close again for Broxburn in 79 minutes hitting a great curling shot which just cleared the bar hitting the back stanchion.

In 81 minutes D. Tait replaced Watson. The Brox made a change in 84 minutes the injured G.Donaldson having to go off with Downie the replacement.

Injury time saw Haddington lay siege to the Brox goal Hill and McGarry combining but the former’s shot was blazed well over the bar.

In the next attack Hill was adjudged to have been brought down in the box by Sayers with a penalty awarded. Hill took the penalty but Blair dived to his left and brilliantly saved the rebound falling to substitute D.Tait but once again the young keeper saved the day.

In the melee Brass had been red carded presumably for foul and abusive language.

5 minutes into added time the home side forced the ball into the net but Blair was adjudged to have been fouled and the Brox survived!

FULL TIME: Haddington Athletic 1-2 Broxburn Athletic

 REFEREE MR . B. FALCONER ASSISTANTS MR. D. DICKSON , MR R. KAY

Attendance 380

East Of Scotland Premier League: Linlithgow Rose v Broxburn Athletic – 24 September 2022

Broxburn travelled up to Linlithgow Rose for a West Lothian derby in glorious sunshine at Prestonfield.
There were 4 changes to Broxburn’s starting XI from last week’s disappointing Scottish Cup penalty exit against Dunipace, Sayers, Clark, McConnell and Jeffries replacing Gillen, R.Nimmo, Greenhill and Binnie.
Linlithgow also made 4 changes from their late win against Berwick Rangers last week, Allison, Docherty, McKenzie and Davidson coming in for Skinner, Heaver, McPherson and Bremner.
The hosts started positively in the first minute Davidson playing a long ball down the right which McKenzie collected and passed inside to Stowe whose shot was wide and high.
After Donaldson was adjudged to have clipped Stowe in 5 minutes, from the free kick played short to Davidson, Stowe’s shot was blocked.
Broxburn were struggling to get any meaningful possession in the Linlithgow’s half and from a cross from left back Thomson, Sneddon was allowed a free header which he glanced just wide.
In 10 minutes Broxburn did find themselves in decent position on the left Jeffries firing over a cross which was too strong for Newall at the back post.
Then disaster struck on 12 minutes Donaldson touched the ball back to keeper Blair under pressure from Stowe, unfortunately the young keeper mis-controlled the ball allowing STOWE to take the ball off him and knock into an empty net.
The home side continued to press and from another long ball down the right Stowe cut inside and his shot was comfortably saved by Blair at his left hand post.
In 16 minutes after D.Nimmo fouled Stowe on the right touchline, his free kick was played to the back post where Sneddon won the header which just went wide.
The home side continued to press three minutes later Orru lost the ball allowing Stowe a shot which was blocked the rebound falling to Docherty who struck his shot well which Blair was the equal of.
The slick passing and moving from Linlithgow continued to cause problems with Thomson played through with Blair appearing to do well to dive at his feet to save, the referee allowed play to continue and then incredibly the standside linesman flagged for a penalty which the referee duly gave! Blair was booked for his challenge on Thomson. STOWE shot to the bottom left corner with Blair getting a hand on his shot but unable to keep the ball out of the net. Time 23 minutes.
Sneddon who had received attention a few minutes earlier needed to be replaced by Cunningham in 31 minutes.
In 35 minutes Broxburn registered their first shot after Orru was fouled 35 yards out. Henderson took the free kick but didn’t catch it right and it ran easily through to keeper Binnie.
Linlithgow continued to create opportunities McKenzie moving inside and passing to Docherty who shot over the bar.
In 41 minutes more good play down the right between Stowe and McKenzie saw the home No11 cut back to the edge of the box but this time no maroon shirt was in attendance.
HALF TIME: Linlithgow Rose 2 – 0 Broxburn Athletic
In 47 minutes McConnell chased down a long ball with Webb and keeper Binnie with the latter doing enough to avert any danger.
McConnell was booked in the following minute for a foul on Allan.
Thomson won a corner off Henderson on the left. Davidson’s corner eluded Newall at the back post and finding CUNNINGHAM who headed down and into the net. Time 51 minutes.
Brass was working tirelessly upfront for Broxburn and he did well to create space for a cross from the right which he drove across the goal but Binnie did well to smother.
From a Brox error in midfield Allan advanced and fired a shot only just over the bar.
In 57 minutes Allan and McMullan were replaced by Ogilvie and Bremner.
On the hour from a corner from the right this time from Stowe, CUNNINGHAM was once again left to head home to make it 4-0.
In 62 minutes Sinclair replaced Newall.
Another double substitution for the home side saw Stowe and Docherty withdrawn for Heaver and Baxter. Time 64 minutes.
In 66 minutes, there was a challenge between Gillen and Baxter on the right touchline which resulted in the Linlithgow player picking up an injury from which he couldn’t continue reducing the hosts to 10 men as all substitutes had been made.
Clark was booked for Broxburn in 69 minutes. Followed by Brass and Webb 2 minutes later.
In 77 minutes a nice passing move plays in Cunningham who appeared to be brought down but no penalty resulted. Gray replaced Henderson for Broxburn.
The substitute nearly made a scoring impact combining with Brass and cracking a well hit shot on target which Binnie saved.
Linlithgow continued to make chances Davidson hitting a great shot which Blair tipped over the bar. In 81 minutes McKenzie tried to chip Blair but was denied by the keeper.
In 89 minutes a late consolation for Broxburn, D.Nimmo playing a long ball forward which was well collected by BRASS who shielded the ball well showed good strength before firing the ball into the bottom left hand corner past Binnie.
Cunningham was denied his hat trick in injury time seeing his shot clatter off the bar and cleared.
FULL TIME: Linlithgow Rose 4 – 1 Broxburn Athletic

Referee Mr R. Lee    Assistants Mr B. White , Mr S. Robertson